HISTORYUnity is Strength

By the mid-1990 there were three

producer-owned wineries in Bonnievale.

Bonnievale Cellar, Merwespont and Nordale.

The leadership of the wineries discussed the

idea of amalgamation, realizing that

combined production capacity, expertise in

winemaking, marketing and industry buying

power will lead to a distinct competitive

advantage.

In 2006, the companies merged to form

Bonnievale Wines. Financier John Barnardt

was recruited from the banking industry to

lead the enlarged group.

The new Bonnievale Wines grew into one of

South largest wine producers whilst

increasing exports and share in the domestic,

bottled market with the Bonnievale Wines

ranges.

Building a Town

Bonnievale Wines is named after our quaint

town that was founded by the visionary

Scotsman, Christopher Forrest Rigg around

the turn of the 19th century. Rigg, with his

entrepreneurial spirit, bought a sizeable

track of land in the luscious valley and

began developing an irrigation canal to

ensure a reliable water supply to the

valley.

Rigg used most of his personal resources

and all of his persuasive ability to sell the

idea to like-minded pioneers who certainly

took his philosophy to heart. Through sheer

hard work and dedication the successful,

thriving town of Riggton was born.

Rigg later renamed the town Bonnievale

(Beautiful Valley) after his

residence in Scotland.

WINERIESBonnievale Wines has three modern cellar

facilities processing 25 000 28 000 tons

per season.

The three facilities enable Bonnievale Wines

to manage each of the grape and wine

classes independently. It allows the

winemakers to track and monitor the source

of the best wines back to the exact vineyard

where they were produced and continue to

work with the growers on improving even

further.

The owners of these vineyards are

encouraged to practice advanced grape

growing techniques, supported by a team of

top viticulturists to ensure that the cellar is

able to produce premium wines year after

year.

Over more than half a century Bonnievale

Wines has built up a sustainable grape supply

network from 100 grape producers. The fertile

land in the Bonnievale valley boasts a variety of

geology, geography and climate, creating a

varied terroir that is evident in the selection of

grapes produced here.

The area extends to within 100km from the

ocean and includes two rivers (the Breede and

Riviersonderend) and hills and mountains that

offer a variety of slopes and micro-climates.

The winemakers get to play with this rich

palate, picking and choosing from the treasure

chest of terroir potential.

With the strict policy of bottling the

Bonnievale Wines has managed to establish a

reputation for excellent consistent quality.

Region: BREEDE RIVER VALLEY

District: ROBERTSON

Ward: BONNIEVALE

LOCATION

SOCIAL RESPONSILIBITY -ELETHUElethu is a successful 100% black-owned grape farming initiative

that benefits the workers at Bonnievale Wines. The project is

approaching a significant milestone as in May this year the equal

shareholding in the 30ha Elethu farm initiative comes to an end and

100% management is transferred to the Bonnievale Workers

Empowerment Trust. The trust recently declared a dividend for its 31

beneficiaries from the Elethu is 2017 harvest.

All the beneficiaries are Bonnievale Wines cellar or farm workers,

including the farm manager. The Trust owns the 32ha farm of which

16ha have been planted. The farm is operated in 50/50 collaboration

with a commercial farmer. When this agreement comes to an end in

May 2018, the Trust will take full responsibility for the farm

management, under the continued mentorship of the Bonnievale

Wines management team. An application has been submitted for

funding to plant a further 16ha of grapes next year. This will mainly

be Cabernet Sauvignon.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -WIETA

WIETA is a not-for-profit, voluntary association of many differentstakeholders in the South African wine industry, who are committed to thepromotion of ethical trade in this sector. WIETA has a strategic partnershipwith farm worker organisations and labour unions working in the sector.

mission is to promote ethical trade in the agricultural sector by:• formulating and adopting a code of good practice governing employment

standards for those involved in the growing, production, packaging andbottling of agricultural products;

• promoting the adoption of and adherence to this code of good ethicalpractice among all producers and growers;

• educating producers and workers on the provisions of the WIETA code;• managing independent social audits to ensure that members of the

association observe and implement the code of good practice;• supporting and implementing development initiatives towards integrated

ethical trade planning and management in the sector; and• determining ways of encouraging implementation of ethical practice and

compliance with the code, and determining measures to be taken in thecase of non-compliance with the code.

Bonnievale completely buys into and adheres to the WIETAmission and code of conduct and as a result all Bonnievaleproducers as well as the cellar are WIETA accredited.

HEAD WINEMAKERMarthinus Rademeyer

The wine industry is so dynamic and interesting

that it was an easy career choice for Marthinus

Rademeyer. He enrolled at the Cape Institute of

Agricultural Training: Elsenburg, and graduated

in 2006.

He explored the international wine industry

during stints at Ferrari Carano Winery, California,

USA, and at a small, boutique winery in France,

Chateau Boutisse in St. Emillion.

Marthinus joined the team at Bonnievale Wines

in December 2009.

THE WINEMAKERSEddie Mathambo - In 2003 Eddie Mathambo, fresh from high school, started as cellar hand at

Merwespont Wine Cellar. He soon completed Skop 1, 2 & 3 and some Cape Wine Academy

courses. In 2007 he spent 7 weeks in Burgundy on the Vineyard French Exchange

program. He attended the CFPPA, completing a course in viticulture and oenology. He has since

been promoted to winemaker as part of the Bonnievale Wines team.

Jean Slabber - Jean obtained a BSc at the University of Stellenbosch in 2012 and a year later

became assistant winemaker at Arabella Wines. Jean later became assistant winemaker at

Montagu Winery, and was also able to gain experience in top wine producing region,

Napa-Valley before joining Bonnievale Wines.

Izak de Vries - Izak is a wellknown face at Bonnievale Wines. He received his B.Agric-degree in

cellar technology in 2014 at Elsenberg and joined Bonnievale Wines as assistant winemaker. In

2016 he spent a harvest at Neil Ellis Wines in Stellenbosch and after that travelled to Sonoma

Valley California for a harvest season. He went on to assist in a harvest at Allée Bleue in

Franschhoek before taking up his current position as winemaker at Bonnievale Wines.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Built on a foundation of respect & collaboration

our philosophy at Bonnievale Wines is to find our

strength in working together.

Working together as individuals but most

importantly working together with nature, to

meticulously produce and select the very best

grapes from what nature and the vintage has to

offer.

We proudly deliver balanced, consistent wines

with classical varietal character that

complements and enhances lifestyle occasions.

OUR CREST AND IDENTITYBonnievale exists because of a constant supply of water achieved by innovation and

collaboration. This culture of respect, teamwork and collaboration still exists today and is

the source of inspiration for our crest design.

WINERANGES

THE RIVER COLLECTION

THE “NATURE” RANGE

• RIVER COLLECTION ROSÉ WINES

• RIVER COLLECTION WHITE WINES

• RIVER COLLECTIONRED WINES

• WHITE WINES

• ROSÉ WINES

• RED WINES

THE RIVER COLLECTIONCarrying the name of the very

reason for the existence of

Bonnievale, this is the core and the

heart beat of our wine ranges.

carries our

range of carefully selected

premium cultivar products and is

the primary focus of the brand.

• Chenin Blanc

• Sauvignon Blanc

• Chardonnay

RIVERCOLLECTIONWHITE WINES

• Cinsaut Rosé

RIVERCOLLECTIONROSÉ WINES

RIVERCOLLECTIONRED WINES

• Merlot• Pinotage• Shiraz• Cabernet

Sauvignon/Merlot

THE RIVER COLLECTION PRICELIST

Product Discription PackSize

Currency Per Case(excl VAT)

Per bottle(excl VAT)

River Collection White Wines:Chenin BlancSauvignon BlancChardonnay

6X750m6X750m6X750m

ZARZARZAR

246.00246.00246.00

41.0041.0041.00

River Collection Rosé Wines:Cinsaut Dry Rosé 6X750m ZAR 246.00 41.00

River Collection Red Wines:MerlotPinotageShirazCabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

6X750m6X750m6X750m6X750m

ZARZARZARZAR

292.00292.00292.00292.00

48.6748.6748.6748.67

THE “NATURE” RANGEThe range celebrates

the beautiful, natural, fertile and

unspoiled valley where we grow

our grapes and produce our

wines.

It is a range of less formal wines

that are meant for easy

enjoyment at all occasions,

targeted at consumers that are

new to wine or enjoy less formal

wine.

THE “NATURE” RANGE

THE WINES

• DAWNSweet White

• DUSKSweet Rosé

• MISTDry White

• NIGHTDry Red

THE NATURE RANGE PRICELIST

Product Description PackSize

Currency Per Case(excl VAT)

Per bottle(excl VAT)

White Wines:MistDawn

6X750m6X750m

ZARZAR

223.00223.00

37.1737.17

Rosé Wines:Dusk 6X750m ZAR 223.00 37.17

Red Wines:Night 6X750m ZAR 223.00 37.17

Telephone: +27 23 616 2795

+27 23 616 2800

Fax: +27 23 616 2332

E-mail: Info@bonnievalewines.co.za

Website: www.bonnievalewines.co.za

Postal Address: Bonnievale Wines

P.O. Box 206

Bonnievale

6730

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